Dr. Drew Timmermans: Revolutionary Ways to Heal Chronic Injuries with PRP & Stem Cell Therapy

The Ready State Podcast

Kelly Starrett & Juliet Starrett

Fitness, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 623 Ratings

🗓️ 21 August 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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You’ve heard of PRP. You’ve heard of stem cells. But do you actually know what they are — or when they really work?

In this episode of The Ready State Podcast, Dr. Drew Timmermans breaks down the exploding field of regenerative medicine. We dive into PRP (platelet-rich plasma), autologous stem cell therapy, nerve hydrodissection, and prolotherapy — what they are, how they work, and when they’re appropriate.

This isn’t about magic injections or sketchy clinics abroad. Dr. Timmermans is a naturopathic physician leading the field with science, clinical outcomes, and transparent education. He shares which orthopedic surgeries might soon be obsolete, how to vet a legit provider, what the research actually says, and why your physical exam might matter more than your MRI.

If you’ve ever wondered whether regenerative injections are the real deal — or just expensive hype — this episode is your deep dive.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

Why PRP, stem cells, and prolotherapy aren’t magic fixes — and what they actually do
The difference between a torn tendon… and a nerve problem that just feels like one
How to know if you’re a good candidate for regenerative therapy — and when it’s overkill
The real risks (and limits) of these injections — including pro athletes who got it wrong
Why physical therapy still matters — and how it supercharges long-term results
Which surgeries might become obsolete as regenerative medicine gets better
How to avoid shady clinics, fake stem cell vials, and doctors skipping real diagnostics

Key Highlights:

00:00 - Intro

01:14 - Laird Superfoods

03:24 - Guest Introduction: Dr. Timmermans

06:32 - PRP Therapy: Mechanism Explained

08:52 - Restarting the Healing Response

10:43 - PRP Syringe Contents

15:38 - Autologous Cellular Therapy Explained

19:00 - Appropriate Candidates for Interventions

25:24 - Research Insights on PRP Therapy

30:02 - LMNT Sparkling Variety Pack Overview

31:54 - Momentous: Essential Nutrients for Women

34:24 - Clinical Experience vs. Research Findings

36:20 - Surprising Insights

39:40 - Understanding Pain: It's Not Evil

42:34 - When to Seek Medical Treatment

49:10 - Avoidable Surgeries Discussion

51:36 - Finding a Good Healthcare Provider

56:34 - International Provider Search Tips

58:51 - Progress in Medical Interventions

01:01:51 - Rapid Fire Q&A

01:04:00 - Where to Find Dr. Timmermans

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0:00.0	The amount of people who throw out, like, are you going to do PRP or stem cells or whatever?
0:04.3	And they have no idea what that means.
0:06.3	PRP is an acronym that stands for platelet-rich plasma.
0:09.7	These platelets are little cell fragments that contain growth factors.
0:14.2	These platelets are like the first responders on the scene.
0:17.5	And we can now inject that into an area and basically restimulate that response
0:22.1	just in a very hyper-concentrated way. When is it appropriate for someone to start to seek these
0:28.1	things out? And you feel like you've tried options and now you're out of options or someone saying,
0:32.5	hey, now you need surgery because we have nothing else left for you. That is a great time to
0:37.4	come in with the
0:38.4	PRP or the stem cell therapy, whatever it is that we do? If I have the money and I don't have the patients, is there a downside? There's risks with every procedure. So you're putting a needle in the body. You're putting a needle inside of a joint that doesn't have a great immune system. And there was the NFLer. Athletic trainer did an injection on the sideline for his
0:55.7	rib fracture and pierced his lung and dropped his lungs. But what has surprised you most about
1:00.1	these applications? Because it's interesting that you're like, oh, it works on rotator cuffs.
1:03.4	The shoulder isn't that different with that different tissues than some of the other aspects
1:07.8	of the movement system. We know it works on a tendon, isn't a tendon, attendant, attendant, attendant?
1:13.1	This episode of the Ready State podcast is brought to you by Laird's superfood.
1:17.3	Laird is a, I want everyone to know how this works,
1:21.4	because we have seen it up close.
1:24.4	Laird's daughter, Viola, is an insane chef.
1:30.0	Yeah, she's not only an insane chef, but an insane baker.
1:33.1	Yeah, for sure.
1:34.0	And one of the things they start twain with is, how do I use Laird ingredients to make
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